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P797 WWY

1997 Reliant Rialto

Green Petrol 848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

80,853 mi
Last recorded80,853 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Reliant Rialto44,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP797 WWY
MakeReliant
ModelRialto
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine848cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 80,853 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 80,826 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to Leak (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system 2 x brake pipes leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure insecure in lock position (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 72,367 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 72,337 miles

Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 61,832 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 61,809 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 56,044 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 56,043 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear at join (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2019 49,312 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 49,309 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 40,838 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 40,817 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Hazard warning switch inoperative lamps (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 33,507 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 33,438 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 16,421 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 16,386 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 2,743 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 93,617 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 85,300 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 83,923 miles

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Fail 30 Mar 2013 83,883 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Pass 26 Mar 2012 79,042 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 71,945 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 64,083 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 14 May 2009 58,427 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 58,362 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 57,523 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 57,523 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2007 56,837 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 56,837 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 56,152 miles

How Reliable is the Reliant Rialto?

Based on 33,460 MOT tests across 4,287 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
1,246
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
4,287
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 1,438
Stop lamp not working 1,105
Brake pipe excessively corroded 762
position lamp(s) not working 749
parking brake recording little or no effort 667
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P797 WWY is a 1997 Reliant Rialto in Green with a 848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 1997 Reliant Rialto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 44,127 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Reliant Rialto fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 1,438 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P797 WWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Reliant Rialto typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 29 years old, this Reliant Rialto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P797 WWY registered?

P797 WWY is a 1997 Reliant Rialto, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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